HC Deb 16 January 2001 vol 361 c180W
14. Mr. Dalyell

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on progress with his plans for privatisation of air traffic control. [143977]

Mr. Mullin

The proposed public private partnership for NATS is currently progressing to timetable. Stage 3 bidders were announced on 3 November and we expect to put the partnership in place in spring this year.